That incredible milestone will be celebrated all year, of course, especially on the special four-day Bank Holiday running from Thursday, June 2 to Sunday 5.
Sheffield and South Yorkshire have always joined in the celebrations of the Queen’s Silver, Golden and Diamond Jubilees, marking 25, 50 and 60 years on the throne.
Here we look back at those special times, including when the Queen and Prince Philip visited the area.
We are also taking a look back at how The Star covered the death of King George VI, when the then Princess Elizabeth lost her father and her life changed forever.
On February 6, 1952, during a visit to Kenya on a tour of the Commonwealth Prince Philip told his wife the tragic news of her father's death.
At age 56, the king had died of coronary thrombosis — making his elder daughter the new monarch.
9. Tea with granddad
Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations at Dore Primary School, Sheffield on May 31, 2012. Granddad Lol Cutts with his two granddaughters, Lottie and Sophia Belk, and Emiliy Bee Photo: Paul David Drabble
10. Looking to future
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh wearing 3D glasses to watch a display and pilot a JCB digger during a visit to the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research centre in May, 2012, the Queen's Diamond Jubilee year Photo: John Giles
11. Totley party time
Totley All Saints CE Primary School celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee on May 31, 2012 Photo: Paul David Drabble
12. Crowning glory
A street party in Ferrars Close, Tinsley, Sheffield to celebrate the Queen's Silver Jubilee took place on June 1977. That crown looks very special Photo: Sheffield Newspapers